St. Francis Parish and Newman Center has received word from the bishop’s office allowing for Sunday Masses to be celebrated publicly beginning May 30, 2020, the Solemnity of Pentecost. We are looking forward to worshipping God with most of you at church! Life has changed for all of us and the parish/Newman Center is not an exception – but only for a short while. PLEASE REVIEW THESE DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY REMAIN FLEXIBLE & PATIENT AS WE TRANSITION FROM QUARANTINE TO ACTIVE PARISH LIFE!

Activities to work on while at home...

Catholic Sprouts The Catholic Sprouts Podcast has one goal: to plant one little seed of faith each and every day. The daily five minute episodes are perfect for young listeners. Each episode discusses an important aspect of our Catholic Faith in a way that appeals directly to children and ends with a daily challenge to help them apply what they learned.

Saint Stories for Kids This is a weekly podcast about the Saints. With over sixty 5-7 minute episodes to choose from, it’s a great way to start talking about the Super Heroes of our faith with your children!

Sunday Mass Live Streaming with Father Doerr

Stay connected! St. Francis of Assisi Parish & Newman Center will be live streaming Mass at 9:00 am on Sundays through our Facebook Page. Check out this image to help you create an at home prayer space to continue joining us virtually at Sunday Mass. Also, begining this weekend, we will be open for In-Person Mass at 4:30pm on Saturday, and 9:00am & 11:15am on Sunday. We hope to see you virtually or in person!

Weekly Coloring Sheet

Check back every Monday for a new coloring sheet! Share your creation by sending a copy to cwolfert@parish.dol-in.org on the following Friday and your creation could make it on our Facebook page or even into Father Doerr's Mass Announcements!

Click on the image for the printable PDF

Teaching our children about the Holy Trinity

For the younger kidsSaddleback Kids The Holy Spirit - this quick video is great for littlesCatholic Icing - Head to this page for a great break down of lessons and crafts for the Trinity.52 Sundays - Trinity resources for family activities

5th grade & up - and yes, good for our parents too!52 Sundays -Trinity resources for family activities

Great Pages & Groups to Follow on Social Media

FacebookCatholic Icing - Crafts, lessons, & recipes!The Religion Teacher - videos, lesson plans, worksheets - great for our older kidsShining Light Dolls, LLC - Daily Saint Spotlights & craftsCatechist - parents, as the primary educators of their children, will find articles that support their vocation in building up Catholic life at home — in their “domestic church.”

YouTubeSaddleback Kids - great short cartoon clips Busted Halo - Busted Halo is a media resource that helps people understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others.